Cuz

Cuz Meaning & Origin

About Cuz
The surname Cuz is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "cousin" in Spanish, which is "primo" or "prima." It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify someone as the son or daughter of a person named Cuz. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. The surname Cuz signifies a familial connection and is often found among Spanish-speaking communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cuz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cuz: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cuz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cuz is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K Y UW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/cuz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cuz in Braille

Here's how to represent Cuz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cuz in braille

How to sign the name Cuz using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cuz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cuz in sign language

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